23 things I've learned in 2013

1. Everything's going to be okay doesn't mean everything's going to be the same

2. People will surprise you

3. More working, less complaining

4. People are going to disappoint you

5. Stop chasing a temporary high

6. Do not stay in an unhealthy friendship

7. You think you miss someone but when you see that person, you would realize you never really miss him or her. You just miss how things were

8. There are things that are better off unknown

10. You can be friends with your ex

11. If you have feelings for someone, just let yourself feel it

12. Coffee shop is an entertainment hotspot

13. And the best place to write cheesy or angry blog posts

14. If you are fed up and you just want to feel like a kid again, a theme park is the place to be

15. If you need to clear your head, take a long bus ride

16. "No one is ever 'ready', that's why they call it a 'leap'. And if you wait till you're 'ready', you're gonna wait forever."

17. If someone does you wrong, don't waste your energy planning . One day, they will screw themselves up and you can take the front row seat to watch.

18. Watch a chick flick once in a while to remind yourself that's it's actually okay to care so much about another person

19. Don't let the world make your heart cold

20. “Remember how far you’ve come, not just how far you have to go. You are not where you want to be, but neither are you where you used to be.” ― Rick Warren

21. Overt thinking may not cause brain damage but it will screw your mind, so stop

22. Being home alone is the best thing in world. Or at least better than having company but still feeling alone

23. Cooking and cleaning the kitchen are the two most therapeutic things in the world. Even better than shopping!